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September 30, 2008

Agger Denies Rafa Rift

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Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has moved to quell speculation that he and his manager Rafa Benitez have fallen-out.

Agger has struggled to break back into the Liverpool first-team after nearly a year out through a metatarsal problem.

During his absence, Rafa Benitez signed Martin Skrtel as a replacement and the form of the Slovakian has seen Agger relegated to the bench this season, unable to force his way into the team. Click to continue reading...

Call Ups For The Czech Republic And Slovakia. Boruc And Dudka Return.

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The speculation is over, Artur Boruc and Dariusz Dudka paid the price for their insubordination in Lvov and both return to the national team. The biggest surprise, however, is a call up for Lukasz Sosin, a player who scored more than 100 league goals in the Cyprian league. Can a 31 year old striker be an answer for Leo's problems?

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Bust-up at Anfield?

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Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has today claimed that he and manager Rafa Benitez did not have a bust-up following the Champions League qualifying tie against Standard Liege. Agger has rarely featured in the Liverpool starting eleven this season, leading to speculation that a bust-up may of occurred between the pair. Click to continue reading...

OUTGOING: Crew on the Move? Columbus Crew to Las Vegas?

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First off, we're very sorry that we had to temporarily stop posting rumors. We'll spare you the boring details as you no doubt have had enough of them.

Skip to "And we're back!" below if you don't care to know what we've been up to while NOT posting rumors.

Suffice to say our friend in Salt Lake felt the need to get "all lawyered up", guess that's just how he rolls, "Why I'll sue! Click to continue reading...

September 27, 2008

Chelsea TV Interview: Drogs

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Chelsea TV sat down with Didier Drogba for a candid interview and the official Web site has some tidbits from it. Ze Drogs speaks on all sorts of fun, including his transfer demands, unhappiness, vagina, favorite hair straightener, etc. Check it out, son.

On how not winning a trophy last season aided in his decision to stay in London:
'In November when I made an article saying I wanted to leave, I had my reasons when I was saying that,' Drogba recalled during the interview.

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September 24, 2008

Could We Ever Love Ronaldo Like Cantona?

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Following a superb season by Manchester United, the wind was taken out of sails somewhat by the constant speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to Real Madrid. Ramon Calderon stalked our winger, talking about him to the press almost every day and the column inches were filled with stories of Ronaldo rather than stories [. Click to continue reading...

September 23, 2008

He's back in the goals, but he can't beat last season, can he?

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Yes, Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the goals after a summer of uncertainty over his future at the club. The Portuguese international returned to the United first team last week against Villarreal following a summer of speculation that he was going to move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Click to continue reading...

Donovan Linked To Bayern? Doubtful

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This week Andrea Canales got the US faithful abuzz with a nice article on a potential Landon Donovan return to Europe. Your faithful vagabond has been sniffing about this week checking on the possibility that Landon Donovan has attracted interest from Bundesliga power Bayern Munich. So far the results indicate that people have taken Andrea's speculation and twisted it into something it is not; a rumor. Click to continue reading...

September 22, 2008

Chelsea hit by double injury blow

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Chelsea have today been hit with the news that Portuguese pair Deco and Ricardo Carvalho could both face weeks on the sidelines after picking up injuries at the weekend. Deco tore a muscle in his upper thigh in the warm-up for the game against Man United.

That could see the former Barcelona man out for at least weeks whilst Carvalho could face double that time out after picking up knee ligament damage during the game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Click to continue reading...

Copy of Nigerian consortium´s official bid for Newcastle United

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Following all the speculation about possible owners for Newcastle United, it seems that Mike Ashley is preparing to sell the club to a consortium of wealthy Nigerians. Chris Nathaniel, the chief executive of NVA Management, the company managing the deal, said he is hopeful the Nigerians will become the first Africans to own a Premier [. Click to continue reading...

Hull city look to ‘Haul-in’ Stelios

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Stelios Giannakopoulos has had an awful offseason, which has seen the 34-year-old be released from Premier League club Bolton Wanderers and dropped from the Greek National Team. After a summer of speculation regarding Giannakopoulos' next stop, a long lasting rumor has returned to the spotlight as media reports link Giannakopoulos Click to continue reading...

Wise and Poyet in if we lose to Newcastle?!!

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I don't know how true this is, but there is a rumour flying about this afternoon that Dennis Wise could be joining Gus Poyet in a joint managerial role if Newcastle dump us out the Carling Cup on Wednesday night!

I'm not one to take much notice of this sort of stuff but the guy that told me also said we'd sign Bent about six months before it actually happened, that was bad new as well! Click to continue reading...

September 21, 2008

Arshavin: Pre and Post-Euro 2008 Performances Analysed

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One of the summer's enduring and assumingly never-ending transfer stories was that surrounding Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin. Inspiring performances at Euro 2008 earned him plaudits throughout Europe, where he starred as his country's dynamo in their success story at the tournament. As with any major talent that shines during an international tournament, speculation grew over Arshavin's future and whether he would be departing the Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg. Click to continue reading...

Tevez Is “United Through and Through”

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With Carlos Tevez's permanent move to Manchester United yet to be sealed, there had been reports that Manchester City were looking to hijack the deal. His loan deal ends in the Spring, opening up speculation that those at Far Eastlands could try and lure the player away. However, just like with Dimitar Berbatov a few weeks, there [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool’s star stopper is going no where

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Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper Pepe Reina has reiterated his happiness and satisfaction at Amfield and has assured the club's supporters that he has no intension of leaving the club next summer. Reina came under some speculation this summer when there were reports that he wanted to leave Liverpool and move back . Click to continue reading...

September 18, 2008

Toure Was Told To LEAVE Barca For Gunners

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Barcelona star Yaya Toure has confirmed speculation that Arsenal were looking to sign him this summer. The Gunners had been heavily linked with the Ivory Coast international after losing Mathieu Flamini to AC Milan, but he told both manager Arsene Wenger and his brother Kolo that he was happy at the Nou Camp. Click to continue reading...

Berbatov sale STILL bugs Tottenham boss

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Spurs boss Juande Ramos has revealed Dimitar Berbatov last minute to Manchester United on transfer deadline day has left the north Londoners in a spin. The Bulgarian completed a last minute switch to Old Trafford following a summer of speculation and with fellow frontman Robbie Keane having already joined Liverpool Ramos finds himself left light in [. Click to continue reading...

Spurs target GREAT £15m signing!

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Speculation grows about the future of this Portsmouth star - and one source suggests a move could well be made in the summer. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Lassana Diarra is a major summer target for Tottenham Hotspur. The France international has established himself as one of the top . Click to continue reading...

September 17, 2008

Are Spurs set to SMASH transfer record for £30m man?

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The speculation grows regarding a long-term Juande Ramos target who would cost an absolute fortune to sign! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! TOTTENHAM have once again been linked with free-scoring Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Media reports claim Spurs boss Juande Ramos is set to make a January swoop for the . Click to continue reading...

VIDEO: Ronaldo Set For Manchester United Return

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Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo will make his eagerly awaited comeback from injury at Old Trafford tonight. Ronaldo was passed fit to play in the opening Champions League match against Villarreal. Following a summer of speculation surrounding Real Madrid's public pursuit of the Portuguese player, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Ronaldo's mind is fully on the [. Click to continue reading...

Ronaldo Hasn’t Thrown His Toys Out Of The Pram

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Earlier in the week, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that when he's back on the pitch playing for us, the fans will love him again, following a summer of speculation concerning his future. RoM readers generally thought that whilst some sections would show him support, he was likely to endure the cold shoulder from a lot of [. Click to continue reading...

September 16, 2008

REPORT: Tribal Football Picks Up Our Report on MLS Apertura/Clausura Talks

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If you read this story on Tribal Football, you will find a story you most likely read here for the first time over a week ago. (With no link to our site or credit given.)

Here's our original September 8 story...

And here's our September 13 follow-up with Audio....

And here's an excerpt of the September 16, Tribal Football story. Click to continue reading...

September 15, 2008

Agger Invites Reds Talks

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Daniel Agger has intimated that he would be interested in holding talks with Liverpool over a new deal.

Denmark defender Agger, who joined the Reds from Brondby in 2006, has two years remaining on his current contract.

The 23-year-old has not featured for Rafa Benitez's side since the first leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifier against Standard Liege, and reports have suggested he is growing frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities. Click to continue reading...

September 14, 2008

Spurs ‘likely’ to clinch £10m striker: Surely not, has the world gone mad!

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Rumours persist linking Juande Ramos with this England international and the speculation seems to have increased on what must be one of the most unlikely moves in recent memory! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Wigan Athletic manager Steve Bruce is resigned to losing England International Emile Heskey in the . Click to continue reading...

Clubs Queue Up For Heskey

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Speculation surrounding Emile Heskey's future refuses to go away with Aston Villa and Liverpool the latest clubs to be linked with the Wigan striker.

Heskey had been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window however a move failed to materialise and the striker remains at the JJB Stadium. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Captain Gerrard Hails Alonso For Man-Of-The Match Performance Against Man United

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has words of praise for midfielder Xabi Alonso for his inspired performance in the 2-1 victory over defending champions Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday.

Alonso's future was surrounded by speculation all summer where the Spain international was linked with a move out of Anfield even as the 26-year-old central midfielder was away doing national duty at the successful Euro 2008 finals. Click to continue reading...

Berbatov A Sulk? Rubbish!

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It looked as though it was going to be a brilliant Manchester United debut for Dimitar Berbatov yesterday, having a penalty appeal wrongly turned down and assisting a goal within the first three minutes. After a summer of speculation, Sir Alex Ferguson had finally got his man. Whilst there was no denying his ability, his mentality [. Click to continue reading...

Rafa Still Waiting For New Deal

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reportedly yet to receive the new deal that was promised to him by the club's American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks, reports the Sunday Mirror.

The Spaniard has enjoyed a turbulent relationship with the owners since their arrival at Anfield, yet recent reports had suggested that some kind of peace had broken out between the three on Merseyside. Click to continue reading...

September 10, 2008

Former Liverpool striker finally back in the Premier League

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has today signed a pay-as-you-play deal at with Blackburn Rovers after months of speculation over his future. The former England international has been out of a job since leaving Cardiff City during the summer and he has been linked with a whole host of clubs in the process. Click to continue reading...

September 9, 2008

Giovinco Agent Rubbishes Arsenal Reports

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Juventus wing star Sebastian Giovinco's agent has denied speculation the 'Old Lady's' midfielder has held talks with Premier League club Arsenal. Reports in the English media, as well as Arsenal blogs, claim the 21-year-old has been in touch with the Gunners over a possible move to London. Contrary to those reports, Giovinco's representative, Andrea D'Amico, insists there [. Click to continue reading...

Giovinco’s Agent Rubbishes Arsenal Reports

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Juventus wing star Sebastian Giovinco's agent has denied speculation the 'Old Lady's' midfielder has held talks with Premier League club Arsenal. Reports in the English media, as well as Arsenal blogs, claim the 21-year-old has been in touch with the Gunners over a possible move to London. Contrary to those reports, Giovinco's representative, Andrea D'Amico, insists there [. Click to continue reading...

September 8, 2008

Sami Hyypia: I‘ll Play My Part

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SAMI HYYPIA today admitted his shock and dismay at being dropped from the Reds Champions League squad until the New Year at least – but hopes he still has a significant part to play in Liverpool's plans this season.

New UEFA regulations mean that eight players from every club's 25-man Champions League squad must be home grown. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle United owner keen to beat West Ham to manager’s signature: Will this Italian be returning to the Premier League soon?

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The transfer window may have shut as far as players are concerned, yet this doesn't apply with managers, so the newspapers content themselves with speculation surrounding the vacant posts at West Ham and Newcastle. I suppose it's inevitable that the clubs will go for similar sort of candidates, although the . Click to continue reading...

September 7, 2008

Arbeloa: Why Would I Want To Leave?

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Alvaro Arbeloa has poured cold water on reports that he is looking to engineer a move away from Liverpool.

Rumours that the 25-year-old Spanish defender is unsettled at Anfield surface intermittently, despite both he and the cub continuously insisting that such concerns are completely unfounded. Click to continue reading...

What do Spurs fans think of Damien Comolli in SIX WORDS!

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Long-winded people are boring, and writing full sentences is for chumps. So instead you have just SIX words. Sound easy? Good for you. Recent speculation has surrounded the future of Tottenham's Director of Football Damien Commoli with many believing that a falling out between Juande Ramos and the Frenchman will end . Click to continue reading...
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